Associate Building Surveyor

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Professional membership support

Structured training & mentoring

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Wellbeing support

Social events

Job summary

A well-established, forward-looking property and construction consultancy seeks an ambitious Associate Building Surveyor to join its Norwich team. You will lead the Building Surveying function, develop client relationships, mentor juniors, and shape strategic growth within a collaborative, people-first culture.

Take real autonomy and senior leadership in a role offering progression, a supportive environment, and the opportunity to influence projects and people in the East Anglia region.

Qualifications

• Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS).
• Post-chartership consultancy experience.
• Strong project management and contract administration.
• Excellent knowledge of JCT contracts and NBS specifications.
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering exceptional service.
• Commercially aware with experience preparing fee proposals and managing project profitability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for mentoring and developing junior team members.
• Ability to contribute to business development and identify new opportunities.
• Established professional network within East Anglia.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Track record of winning and growing client accounts.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and technical oversight to the Building Surveying team.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, building long-term strategic relationships and identifying opportunities for service expansion.
• Lead the growth and development of the Norwich Building Surveying function, supporting recruitment, team development, and succession planning.
• Mentor, coach, and inspire graduate, apprentice, and junior surveyors, helping them achieve professional qualifications and progress their careers.
• Support business planning activities, helping to shape future service offerings, target sectors, and growth strategies.
• Act as a visible leader both internally and externally, enhancing the company's reputation within the regional property and construction market.

Skills

MRICS

Project management

Contract administration

JCT contracts

NBS specifications

Client relationships

Fee proposals

Stakeholder management

Mentoring juniors

Business development

East Anglia network

Team leadership

Account growth

Job description

We are partnering with a well-established, forward-thinking property and construction consultancy seeking an ambitious Associate Building Surveyor to join its growing Norwich team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded and technically strong Building Surveyor looking to take on a senior leadership position within a highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy. You'll have the autonomy to lead projects, develop client relationships, mentor junior team members, and play a key role in shaping the future growth of the business. If you're looking for a position that offers genuine career progression, a supportive culture, and the opportunity to influence both projects and people, we'd love to hear from you.

Your new company

Our client is a highly regarded, multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy with a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional technical expertise and innovative solutions across the built environment. Known for their collaborative culture and people-first approach, the business combines the resources and capabilities of a national consultancy with the agility, flexibility, and close-knit environment often found in smaller firms. Their success is built on developing lasting client relationships, delivering high-quality outcomes, and empowering employees to take ownership of their careers and make a meaningful impact.

Your new role

This role offers far more than just project delivery. It's an opportunity to become a key leader within a growing business, influence strategic direction, develop the next generation of surveyors, and build a rewarding long-term career.If you're an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor looking for a role with real autonomy, leadership responsibility, and progression potential, we'd be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you.

You will:

• Provide leadership, direction, and technical oversight to the Building Surveying team.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, building long-term strategic relationships and identifying opportunities for service expansion.
• Lead the growth and development of the Norwich Building Surveying function, supporting recruitment, team development, and succession planning.
• Mentor, coach, and inspire graduate, apprentice, and junior surveyors, helping them achieve professional qualifications and progress their careers.
• Support business planning activities, helping to shape future service offerings, target sectors, and growth strategies.
• Act as a visible leader both internally and externally, enhancing the company's reputation within the regional property and construction market.

We're keen to speak with experienced Building Surveyors who combine strong technical expertise with commercial awareness and leadership capability..

What you'll need to succeed

• Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS).
• Proven post-chartership experience within a consultancy environment.
• Strong project management and contract administration experience.
• Excellent knowledge of JCT contracts and NBS specifications.
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering exceptional service.
• Commercially aware with experience preparing fee proposals and managing project profitability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for mentoring and developing junior team members.
• Ability to contribute to business development and identify new opportunities.
• Established professional network within East Anglia.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Track record of winning and growing client accounts

What you’ll get in return

In return, you’ll join a consultancy that genuinely values its people and invests in their long-term success.Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary and performance reviews.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional leave for long service and volunteering.
• Company pension scheme.
• Professional membership support.
• Structured training, mentoring, and career development opportunities.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Employee referral programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Team-building activities and fully funded social events.
• Wellbeing and mental health support initiatives.